Worn clothing imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $89.7 million of worn clothing in 2024 (70.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 10% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $89.7M | 70.7K t |
| 2023 | $99.8M | 81.3K t |
| 2022 | $97.8M | 77.9K t |
| 2021 | $89.8M | 74.0K t |
| 2020 | $76.1M | 65.5K t |
| 2019 | $93.4M | 81.4K t |
| 2018 | $81.8M | 72.5K t |
| 2017 | $22.8M | 20.9K t |
Where Uganda imports worn clothing from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 52% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $46.5M | 52% |
| United States | $9.5M | 11% |
| Canada | $6.4M | 7.1% |
| India | $6.0M | 6.7% |
| Poland | $4.2M | 4.6% |
| Pakistan | $3.7M | 4.2% |
| United Kingdom | $2.1M | 2.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.9M | 2.1% |
| Malaysia | $1.8M | 2.1% |
| Australia | $1.6M | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.27 per kg, 40% above the world average of $0.91. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Worn clothing exports from Uganda
In 2024, Uganda exported worn clothing worth $712 thousand (654 tonnes). DR Congo alone took 54% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+199% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $386K | 54% |
| South Sudan | $86K | 12% |
| Belgium | $65K | 9.2% |
| Kenya | $27K | 3.7% |
| United States | $24K | 3.4% |
| Rwanda | $21K | 2.9% |
| India | $13K | 1.8% |
| Republic of the Congo | $8K | 1.1% |
| Thailand | $8K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda worn clothing imports (HS 6309): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 6309: Textiles; worn clothing and other worn articles.
Common questions
What is the value of worn clothing imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported worn clothing worth $89.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 70.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 214 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply worn clothing to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($46.5 million), followed by the United States (11%) and Canada (7%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 89 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 68% on the year.
What is the average import price of worn clothing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.27 per kg in 2024, 40% above the world average of $0.91 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of worn clothing to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.8 million in 2017 to $89.7 million in 2024, an increase of 293%. The peak was 2023 at $99.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $81.4 million a year.
Does Uganda also export worn clothing?
Yes. Uganda exported $712 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, South Sudan and Belgium. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $89.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for worn clothing?
The HS code for worn clothing is heading 6309. In Uganda all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 6309.00. It sits in HS chapter 63 (textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6309 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Uganda. Tell us your product to see it live.
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